eBook
The SCDDA Handbook: Business Impacts of the German Supply Chain Act
On January 1, 2023, the Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz (Lieferkettengesetz or LkSG) came into effect in Germany. Known in English as the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCDDA), the law mandates companies with offices in Germany to conduct due diligence on their supply chains to protect human rights and the environment. With up to 800,000 euros in fines, restricted market access, and the potential for lawsuits, compliance can’t wait — it’s an immediate imperative.